A significant earthquake struck off the coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia on Sunday. Initial reports from geologists indicated a magnitude of 7.4, a figure that is often subject to revision following further analysis.
The earthquake occurred at 18:49 local time (08:49 CET), approximately 136 kilometers from the major city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. As of now, there have been no reports of damage or casualties.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) has issued a tsunami warning. Based on preliminary seismic data, potentially hazardous tsunami waves are possible along coastlines within 300 kilometers of the earthquake’s epicenter. Coastal authorities in the affected regions are advised to implement measures to inform and protect the local population.
